E. Masterson - Mission A (Wing Commander Privateer)

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This article is about the Wing Commander Privateer mission. For the Privateer Righteous Fire mission, see E. Masterson - Mission A.



E. Masterson - Mission A
MM - PRIV - E Masterson A.png
Date 2669
Type Escort Mission
Jumps 0 (Oxford)
Payment 10,000 credits
Objectives LOOK UP
Cargo Alien Artifact (1)
Designation S3MA
Previous Roman Lynch - Mission D
Next E. Masterson - Mission B
Saved Game S3MA.SAV


E. Masterson - Mission A is a mission in Wing Commander Privateer. It may be accessed by talking to E. Masterson at the library on Oxford in the Oxford after completing Roman Lynch - Mission D.

Mission Description

Meet with Hunter Toth's ship at Oxford system, Nav 3 and escort him safely to Oxford.

Pays 10000 credits.

Mission Layout

Location # Faction Ships Intelligence Notes
Newcastle System
Nav 1 1 Pirate Talon Miggs
3 Pirate Talon fanatical pros
Nav 2 1 Pirate Talon Miggs
3 Pirate Talon fanatical pros
Nav 4 1 Pirate Talon Miggs
3 Pirate Talon fanatical pros
Nav 5 1 Pirate Talon Miggs
3 Pirate Talon fanatical pros

Maps

Mission Briefing

Initial Offer

Talk to Lynch

LYNCH
$NM. I trust you took care of my dear cousin.
PLAYER
Intersys was ready for us. But I got him to Romulus all right.
LYNCH
Excellent. Please accept this payment, 30,000 credits, with my warmest thanks.
But now, steel yourself for bad news.
Smythe, a man in my employ, found vital information regarding the artifact at the Oxford Library.
Unfortunately, Mr. Smythe is currently trapped on a base in the Newcastle System.
The authorities there, rife with corruption, have stopped me from...exerting my influence.
PLAYER
I see. What kind of information?
LYNCH
Smythe has not communicated that, but I believe our best chance of identifying your find...
...resides in the files at Oxford. Smythe has access to this information.
I'll pay you 30,000 credits to retrieve this man. It's in our mutual interest, after all. Deal?
Accept Refuse
LYNCH
Smythe is on Liverpool. A small refinery in the Newcastle System.
He'll be waiting for you in the bar there.
PLAYER
Look, why don't I just head for Oxford myself and locate the information?
LYNCH
Smythe is a data retrieval expert. You'd never find what you need alone.
PLAYER
Okay, I'll get him...but I hate to run off without giving Miggs a kiss. Where is he?
LYNCH
Miggs is currently eliminating a...labor difficulty. I'll convey your regards.
PLAYER
I think I've gotten enough out of you. Our business is done.
I'm headed for Oxford to find the information I need.
LYNCH
Smythe is an information retrieval expert. You'll never find what you need alone...
...but I suppose you'll need to learn that the hard way. You'll be back.

Accepted

Talk to Lynch

LYNCH
$NM, I am truly dismayed at your haphazard attitude regarding our business.
Unless you retrieve Smythe from the Newcastle System...
...our mutual search for information on the artifact is stymied.
PLAYER
We know he uncovered something at the Oxford library.
Why not go there?
LYNCH
Wasteful duplication of effort. Smythe knows what we want to know.
Better to retrieve him than to attempt to duplicate his research.
PLAYER
Okay, Lynch. I'll get him off...Liverpool, was it?
LYNCH
Yes, in Newcastle. And I'd advise you to hurry.
Return here afterwards with Smythe for your payment of 30,000 credits.

Rejected

Talk to Lynch

PLAYER
I've been thinking...maybe you're right.
Your man Smythe uncovered something important at Oxford...
...something it might take me months to locate on my own.
LYNCH
An optimistic estimate, I'm afraid. The Oxford stacks are voluminous.
We'll both be better off if you rescue Smythe.
I'm offering 30,000 credits for his return here, payable on delivery. Interested?
Accept Refuse
LYNCH
Smythe is on Liverpool. A small refinery in the Newcastle System.
He'll be waiting for you in the bar there.
PLAYER
No thanks, I'm headed for Oxford to find the information myself.
LYNCH
You'll be back, Captain $NM, you'll be back.

In Flight

Talk to Miggs

# You're making me nervous.
# Hope you're not looking for trouble.
# Hey, what's going on here?
Hey, bright boy, guess who's in deep trouble? Mr. Lynch wants that artifact. I'm gonna count to ten. Then I start shootin'. One, two, uh ... Forget this! Start shootin' boys!

Privateer Playtester's Guide

E. MASTERSON - MISSION A

Summary Masterson is the university bursar who refuses you admittance to the Library, since you are neither a student not a professor. However, the university does need cash and is willing to accept a work-for-admittance arrangement. The first job is to escort a Drayman carrying a controversial author back to Oxford. The Church of Man is expected to impede the journey.
Payment 10,000 credits and partial completion of indenture.
Requirements Prevent the Drayman from being destroyed on its way to Oxford.
Opponents Hunter Toth's Drayman will be at Nav 3 in Oxford and will be attacked by two hostile retro Talons (fanatical pros). A second wave of three hostile retro Talons (also fanatical pros) will attack as you polish off the first two. Their goal is to destroy the Drayman and they will try to get past you to do so.
  • This mission might be a little tricky depending on how fast you can kill the retros. There will be a total of 5 retros, and that Drayman will be their main target. Afterburner and take each one out quickly. Also, make sure you take out all the retros before you land, because Toth will die if you don't. — "Deetchman"

WC:CIC Game Guide

Description

Lynch tells you that a man named Smythe is being held on Liverpool mining base in Newcastle system. You need to go fetch him. But where is Miggs...

Objectives

Fly to Liverpool Mining Base in Newcastle system and rescue Smythe.

Scripted Encounters

Miggs upon entering Newcastle system.

Notes

  • It's a trap. Lynch has sent Miggs to steal your artifact. Blow up Miggs and his 3 pirate buddies, and carry on to Liverpool.
  • No "Smythe" on Liverpool either. But Lynch said something about Oxford having information. Your best bet is to head to Oxford base in Oxford system and talk to Masterson.

User Comments

Submitted by : Junta ()

Mission : Roman

Comments : 1) No you don't have to shoot at Seelig, but how hard could it be to knock down one Talon? 2) Kroiz and his two buds are so easy to kill - just fly towards them and they'll smash into an asteroid and get killed without you having to do anything.


Submitted by : Helge Helgesen (olainormann@hotmail.com)

Date : Sat Aug 10 18:49:30 2013

Mission :

Comments : jt: You are talking about Righteous Fire, you are in the wrong place!